Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Elkhorn North couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Scottsbluff Bearcats by a score of 58-55 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Elkhorn North has suffered since February 26, 2024.
Scottsbluff's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nate Kelley led the charge by putting up 17 points along with five assists and five rebounds. Kelley's evening made it 11 games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tre Boswell, who posted 14 points.
Elkhorn North's loss dropped their record down to 19-6. As for Scottsbluff, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 17 of their last 19 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-3 record this season.
Elkhorn North does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Scottsbluff, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 64-49 defeat against Skutt Catholic on the 15th.
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